The Founding Fathers Under Fire: Defending Our Constitutional Rights

There was a time in America when reverence for the Constitution was sacred—especially the Second Amendment, a cornerstone of our liberties that ensures the right of the people to keep and bear arms. But those days appear to be waning, particularly if you caught the latest out-of-touch sketch from NBC’s Saturday Night Live (SNL). In a comedy segment featuring Walton Goggins portraying Thomas Jefferson, SNL mocked the Founding Fathers over their views on firearms and the enduring relevance of the Second Amendment. More than a tone-deaf attempt at humor, this sketch is yet another example of Hollywood’s concerted efforts to erode respect for our nation’s history and constitutional principles.

Undermining the Constitution With Comedy

In the skit, Goggins’s Jefferson is portrayed as a confused relic, unaware of how modern America interprets the 2nd Amendment. The actors scoff at the idea that 18th-century principles should still impact firearm legislation today. But this perspective reflects a dangerous ignorance of what the Founders truly intended—and why their vision remains essential for securing freedom.

Let’s be clear: the Founders weren’t clueless about tyranny. They had just overthrown one. They enshrined the right to bear arms in the Constitution not as a quaint nod to hunting rifles, but as a check against government overreach and a guarantee of personal liberty. Dismissing this as outdated or irrelevant not only shows a failing understanding of American history—it disrespects the vision that made America the freest nation on Earth.

The 2nd Amendment: A Fundamental Right, Not a Punchline

The real punchline isn’t on the SNL stage—it’s in the media and politicians who treat gun ownership like an archaic hobby of a bygone era. But here in Fountain Inn, SC, and across the country, law-abiding Americans depend on their Second Amendment rights to protect their families, property, and way of life. At Fortress Firearms Training, we see firsthand the commitment citizens have to learning safe, responsible gun ownership. This isn’t a political stunt—it’s a fundamental American value.

The push to delegitimize the Second Amendment comes amid a wave of unconstitutional gun-control proposals. From sweeping bans on commonly owned firearms to red-flag laws that trample due process, modern progressives are using emotional appeals to justify unprecedented restrictions on personal freedom. SNL’s sketch fits neatly into this strategy—using ridicule and misinformation to desensitize Americans to the erosion of their rights.

Why Firearms Training Matters More Than Ever

At Fortress Firearms Training, we believe that the best defense of the Second Amendment lies in education—not just about how to handle firearms safely, but also in understanding our rights and responsibilities as citizens. When mainstream media outlets become platforms to rewrite history or marginalize America’s founding principles, it’s up to responsible gun owners to lead by example.

Our training programs are designed to:

• Promote safe and responsible firearm handling in real-life scenarios
• Educate participants on their legal rights when it comes to self-defense
• Foster community and confidence among like-minded gun owners

Mockery on national television won’t change the fact that communities in South Carolina and nationwide are embracing their constitutional rights and rejecting the idea that liberty is a joke.

The Founding Fathers Got It Right

The SNL skit fundamentally misses the point. The Founding Fathers weren’t naïve or out of touch. They were patriots who understood the dangers of unchecked government power. They wrote the Constitution to stand the test of time—not for temporary popularity or political convenience. Their defense of the right to bear arms wasn’t born of fear, but of wisdom.

When Hollywood elites make light of that, they only show how out of touch they are with real America. Here, we understand that freedom must be defended, not derided. Our right to bear arms isn’t just about firearms; it’s about self-reliance, family, tradition, and—most importantly—preserving what the Founders created.

An Open Challenge to Media Narratives

If SNL or the mainstream media wants to critique today’s gun culture, they’d do better to attend a firearms safety course than conjure lazy stereotypes from a Brooklyn studio. Every day, thousands of Americans exercise their Second Amendment rights not with violence or recklessness, but with respect, discipline, and an abiding belief that liberty must be safeguarded.

Here’s what they’d see if they came to Fortress Firearms Training:

• Families training together to defend their homes
• Women empowering themselves through concealed carry education
• Veterans and patriots passing skills on to the next generation

They wouldn’t find radical extremists. They’d find people who love their country too much to give away their rights under the guise of safety.

The Road Ahead: Choosing Preservation Over Parody

The comedy of SNL may elicit laughs from the Left, but real Americans aren’t amused by attempts to undermine our most cherished freedoms. As long as Fortress Firearms Training exists, we’ll continue to stand up for the Second Amendment and provide the instruction that empowers law-abiding citizens to take responsibility for their personal security.

The Constitution is not a punchline. It’s a promise. A promise that each generation must defend to remain free. And a promise that our Founding Fathers made knowing their vision would be challenged—and worth defending.

If you’re ready to take control of your rights and safety, join us at Fortress Firearms Training. Let’s uphold the ideals that SNL chooses to mock—and prove that the American spirit is anything but a sketch.